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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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  1. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  2. Disconnect the exhaust pressure tube at the exhaust.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Exhaust Pressure Tube Exhaust
    G03899205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the nuts and the exhaust pressure bracket assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Nuts And Exhaust Pressure Bracket Assembly
    G03899206Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: Remove the thermostat housing only if a new front cover is being installed.
    Fig 3: Identifying Thermostat Housing Stud Bolts
    G03887297Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the stud bolts and the thermostat housing.
    • Remove and discard the O-ring.
  5. Disconnect the engine coolant fill hose.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Fill Hose
    G03899208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Lower Radiator Hose
    G03899209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the stator stand-off bolt.
    Fig 6: Removing Stator Stand-Off Bolt
    G03899210Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: Upper bolts shown, lower bolts similar.
    Fig 7: Removing Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G03899211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the four bolts and position aside the power steering pump.
  9. Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    Fig 8: Identifying Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolts
    G03887304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: Only one shown, others similar.
    Fig 9: Locating Accessory Drive Idler Pulley Bolt
    G03887524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the bolts and the accessory drive idler pulleys.
    11. NOTE: Remove the coolant pump pulley only if a new front cover is being installed.
    Fig 10: Removing Coolant Pump Pulley
    G03899214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the coolant pump pulley.
    12. NOTE: Remove the coolant pump only if a new front cover is being installed.
    Fig 11: Locating Coolant Pump Bolts
    G03887306Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump.
    • Remove and discard the O-ring.
  13. Remove the nut and the battery cable bracket.
    Fig 12: Removing Battery Cable Bracket Nut
    G03899216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the oil pump. For additional information, refer to OIL PUMP .
  15. Remove the bolts and the front cover.
    Fig 13: Locating Engine Front Cover Bolts
    G03887307Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    16. CAUTION: Sealant is used where the crankcase and lower crankcase meet. Failure to cut the sealant could result in pulling the lower crankcase seal out while removing the front cover gasket.
  16. Use a thin blade scraper to cut the sealant where the crankcase and the lower crankcase meet. Remove and discard the front cover gasket.
    • Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
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